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Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos Recipe | Easy & Delicious Baked Taco Dinner

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos Recipe | Easy & Delicious Baked Taco Dinner

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos are a fun and easy dinner made with crispy taco shells stuffed with seasoned beef and plenty of melted cheese. Baking them all together makes them extra crunchy, super cheesy, and perfect for a no-fuss family meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

10 hard taco shells

500 g ground beef

1 tbsp olive oil

1 packet taco seasoning

1/2 cup water

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Optional toppings:

Shredded lettuce

Diced tomatoes

Sour cream

Salsa

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3. Add ground beef and cook until browned.

4. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer for 3–5 minutes.

5. Arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish.

6. Fill each shell with seasoned beef.

7. Top generously with shredded cheese.

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and shells are crispy.

9. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

• Use ground turkey or chicken as a substitute.

• Line the baking dish with foil for easy cleanup.

• Great for parties or quick weeknight dinners.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 510
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: oven baked tacos, cheesy baked tacos, easy taco dinner